14/02/2019
This programme is only available for International students. Research the latest developments in an area of interest to you. Update and extend your knowledge through in-depth study of the latest technology in your area of speciality. Enhance your project management skills. Engage in intellectual analysis, critique and problem-solving.
Learn to work effectively in multicultural teams and exercise leadership as required, engaging in rigorous intellectual analysis, critique and problem-solving.
Options include:
Data mining
Cloud computing
Business analysis
Business intelligence
ICT infrastructure
Information management
Mobile devices
Network design and management
Security and forensics
Quality assurance
System architecture
Programme outline
Students must achieve 120 credits from the approved level 7 and level 8 papers. The 120 credits must include:
a minimum of 90 credits from the approved level 8 papers
a minimum of 15 credits from the approved level 7 papers
the compulsory papers IT7x25, IT8x01 and IT8x21
NB: Papers offered are conditional on student numbers
Level 7 papers
Paper #
Description
Prerequisites
IT7x11
Advanced Internet Development
Understand the application development processes and use of a platform and architecture, such as the ASP.NET Framework components for the development of internet applications. Integrate applications with a database and learn how to access web data using managed data providers and objects. Investigate the security challenges and security models for internet applications.
IT6x23
IT6x30
IT7x22
Software Development
To enable students to develop expertise in a particular computer programming language and make use of appropriate software development methods.
IT6x23
IT7x23
Systems Analysis, Design and Control
To enable students to evaluate and apply commonly used systems analysis methodologies and techniques and to produce and present well designed inputs and outputs and systems design documentation.
IT6x29
IT7x25
Project Management for Information Technology (Compulsory)
To enable students to understand and use appropriate project management principles for the development of business or software systems; perform a feasibility study that evaluates the technical, financial, environmental, legal, and operational factors of a project; create a project plan for a complex business problem and perform risk analysis and task prioritisation for a complex project.
IT6x11
IT5x83
IT5x85
It5x86
IT7x26
Information Systems in Management
To enable students to understand how information systems (IS) provide solutions to organisational problems and challenges and to understand the importance of plans and strategies relating to the management of the IS function and the nature and role of management support systems (MSS) as aids in management decision-making, with particular emphasis given to decision support systems (DSS).
IT6x28
IT7x27
Middleware
To enable students to understand the underlying principles of middleware, apply the underlying principles and concepts of middleware to identify and solve information architecture and interconnectivity problems, and research techniques and topics in the field of middleware needed to evaluate and implement middleware solutions.
IT6x23
IT6x30
IT7x28
Human Computer Interaction
To enable students to understand the principles of human-computer interaction (HCI) in relation to design and implementation of computer systems and to experience different application development tools in the design, implementation and documentation of user interfaces.
IT6x23
IT6x30
IT7x29
Data Models and Databases
To enable students to experience modelling and implementation of the developed models in a database environment, investigate the issues involved in the management, administration, security, and system performance of database management systems (DBMSs), apply data modelling techniques to a complex system and extend their experience of fourth generation languages (4GLs).
IT6x26
IT7x30
Special Topic
To enable students to understand the underlying principles of a specific topic relating to information technology, apply the underlying principles and concepts to the identification and solution of unstructured problems in unfamiliar settings, research the topic and evaluate and implement novel methods of solving problems related to the topic.
Level 6 study as appropriate for topic
IT7x37
Systems Administration and VoIP
To enable students to understand the underlying principles and concepts of computer systems administration, wide area network (WAN) technologies, configuring of routers to interface WANs and voice communications in network environments, apply the principles of systems administration to the installation, support, maintenance and administration of a server operating system, apply the principles of voice communications in network environments to the installation, support and administration of a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) system, and research techniques and topics needed to evaluate and implement multi-user operating systems and VoIP solutions.
IT6x87
IT7x38
Internet Security and Wireless Technologies
To enable students to understand the underlying principles of wireless networking and of Internet security from a server perspective, apply the underlying principles and concepts of internet security to the installation and configuration of a server and networking components, apply the underlying principles of wireless networking to the configuration of a wireless network, and research topics and techniques in the fields of internet server security, network component security, and wireless networking.
IT7x44
Internship
To gain industry experience relevant to a chosen area of IT and to critically reflect on concepts and perspectives studied
Level 8 Papers
Paper #
Description
Prerequisites
IT8x01
Research in Information Technology (Compulsory)
To provide students with a framework for applied research in information technology through examining research methods and publications, with particular reference to research into the impact of information technology on society.
Bachelor's degree or Graduate Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology or related subject
IT8x10
Business Analysis for Information Technology
To enable students to manage all aspects of business process development.
IT7x23 or equivalent knowledge
IT8x11
Business Intelligence and Data Mining
To provide students with a framework for identifying and aligning computer-based data analysis strategies with organisational goals in order to create and sustain competitive advantage.
IT8x12
Cloud Computing and ICT Infrastructure
To enable students to critically analyse cloud computing and other advances in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and recommend a workable solution (including cloud-related technology) for a given ICT environment.
IT7x27 or equivalent knowledge
IT8x13
Conceptual Data Modelling
To provide students with a framework for formalising the data requirements of organisations at a conceptual level, with particular emphasis on the modelling of constraints that control the behaviour of organisations.
IT7x29 or equivalent knowledge
IT8x14
Information Management
To provide students with a perspective of using information systems (IS) strategically in their organisations in order to manage information as a critical resource through planning, developing, implementing and evaluating information management from a managerial perspective with an understanding of impacts on stakeholders.
IT7x26 or equivalent knowledge
IT8x15
Multimedia Application Development for Mobile Devices
To provide students with a framework for the development of multimedia applications for the mobile devices.
IT7x22 or equivalent knowledge
IT8x16
Network Design and Management
To provide students with in-depth understanding of the concepts and procedures used in requirements analysis, design, installation, and management of computer and communication networks.
IT7x37 or equivalent knowledge
IT8x17
Network Security and Forensic
To provide students with a broad knowledge of critical security threats to computer network systems and possible countermeasures, and to provide knowledge of best practice and techniques for investigating breaches of security.
IT7x38 or equivalent knowledge
IT8x18
Quality Assurance and Testing
To provide students with in-depth understanding of methodologies and techniques used in software testing and quality assurance.
IT7x32 or equivalent knowledge
IT8x19
Systems Architecture and Technology Integration
To provide students with an understanding of a range of information system, telecommunications and mobile architectures, and how to integrate these into an enterprise architecture.
IT7x37 or equivalent knowledge
IT8x20
Special Topic in Information Technology
To enable students to understand the underlying principles of a specific topic relating to information and communications technology, apply the underlying principles and concepts to the identification and solution of unstructured problems in unfamiliar settings, research the topic and evaluate and implement novel methods of solving problems related to the topic.
Level 7 paper as appropriate or equivalent knowledge
IT8x21
Research Project (Compulsory)
To provide students with the opportunity to research, select, integrate and apply a range of techniques and technologies to solve a workplace problem or to investigate a solution to a generic problem in information and communications technology.
IT8x01
IT8x24
Internship
To gain industry experience relevant to a chosen area of IT and to critically reflect on concepts and perspectives studied.
Entry criteria
Degree or equivalent in information technology or related subject or equivalent work or professional experience.
International students
Proven equivalence of entry requirements plus IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0).
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